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This B-29 is the only bomber to become a jet ace

By Miguel Ortiz

A large vintage office filled with women working at wooden desks covered with stacks of papers, typewriters, and office supplies. The room has multiple hanging light fixtures and ceiling fans, large windows with wooden frames, and a clock on the wall. The women are dressed in period clothing, suggesting the photo is from the early to mid-20th century. The office appears busy and organized, with wastebaskets and filing drawers visible.

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Mysterious ghost ships are still being found by the Navy and Coast Guard

A treasure map drawing where X marks the spot of the treasure

Is Blackbeard’s treasure real?

By Eric Milzarski

A uniformed officer wearing white gloves holds a folded American flag with white stars on a blue field. The officer stands solemnly outdoors with blurred people in the background, some taking photos.

Today is ‘Gold Star Spouses Day.’ Here are 5 things to know.

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Why The Punisher is so beloved by the military

By Eric Milzarski

Two individuals wearing camouflage ghillie suits are navigating through a muddy, shallow water area surrounded by dry leaves and vegetation. One person is climbing over a log while the other is in the water, smiling. The scene suggests a military or tactical training exercise in a natural, rugged environment.

Ghillie Suit Guide: Where to buy and how to make your own

By Tessa Robinson

Three men dressed in Old West attire stand in a dry grassy field with mountains in the background. The man in the center wears a sheriff's badge, a brown hat, a patterned vest, and a dark jacket, with two holstered guns at his waist. The man on the left has a wide-brimmed hat, a gray coat, and a vest, while the man on the right has white hair and a beard, wearing a long black coat and black vest. The scene has a muted, sepia-toned color palette.

‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ explores the rise of one man from slavery to Deputy Marshall

The promotional image for Apple TV+ series "The Bloody Hundredth" features a large military aircraft wing and propeller in the foreground with four silhouetted men in flight jackets walking beneath it on a runway at sunset. The text reads: "THE BLOODY HUNDREDTH - THE TRUE STORY OF THE MEN WHO INSPIRED MASTERS OF THE AIR." Several planes are flying in formation in the sky.

WATM Exclusive: ‘The Bloody Hundredth’s’ Emmy Award-winning director on the untold stories of WWII

Jamie Farr: 10 Questions with MAS*H star and famed actor

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Rob Riggle doubled-down on his USMC service while clearing rubble at Ground Zero

A baseball player wearing a white uniform with the name "Ohtani" and number 17 on the back is at bat, preparing to swing. A catcher in black and beige gear is crouched behind home plate, and an umpire dressed in black stands nearby. The background shows a crowd of spectators seated in the stands, with advertising banners including "MLB Korea" and "Paradise." The scoreboard above displays "0:10.

Military families in South Korea get a special treat: an MLB game

By Tessa Robinson

Three people are seated inside a car. The person on the left is an older man with a gray beard, wearing glasses and a dark cap. The person in the middle is a woman with long wavy hair, wearing yellow-tinted aviator sunglasses and resting her chin on her hand. The person on the right is a woman with long dark hair, focused on driving. The interior of the car is dark, and the background outside the windows is blurred.

Every generation has their war movie. Ours will be ‘My Dead Friend Zoe.’

Soldiers wearing helmets are positioned behind a large pile of artillery shell casings, with one shell casing mid-air above them. Barbed wire is visible in the foreground and background, and mountains can be seen in the distance under a cloudy sky.

The Battle of Khe Sanh: 77 days of combat in Vietnam

By Jessica Evans

Snake Island is the deadliest place on the planet

Snake Island is the deadliest place on the planet

Bradley Cooper is nominated for American Sniper. You can watch American Sniper on multiple streaming platforms.

10 years later, ‘American Sniper’ is still a must-see film

A Vietnam Veteran rides on a motorcycle

How many of these veteran traits are you guilty of?

Two men are engaged in conversation outdoors. The man on the left is wearing a light-colored, short-sleeve button-up shirt with a collar and has sunglasses resting on his head. The man on the right is wearing a plain white short-sleeve t-shirt and is sitting on a piece of equipment or vehicle. Both men have casual hairstyles and appear to be in a relaxed setting. The image is in black and white.

This Clint Eastwood film producer was a USMC veteran

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Army lacrosse is ranked #1 in the country for the first time in history

By Tessa Robinson

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Clark Gable’s biggest fan was … Adolph Hitler?

A man wearing a shearling-lined jacket, black beanie, and dark pants is leaning against the front of a white vintage Porsche 911 with a roof rack. The car has black wheels, yellow-tinted headlights, and a red decal on the door. The background features trees and rustic buildings under a clear sky.

WATCH: Navy veteran saves for 22 years to buy 1986 Porsche

By Tessa Robinson

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Band of Brothers cast members who found fame

By Miguel Ortiz

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Today’s Springfield Armory isn’t your grandpa’s Springfield Armory

By Miguel Ortiz

A young girl with dark hair and bangs is hugging a man in a dark military uniform with red trim. The girl looks contemplative as she rests her head on the man's shoulder, her arms wrapped around him. The man is facing away from the camera, showing the back of his closely cropped hair and uniform. The background is dark and out of focus.

Would you recommend military service? New survey shows why majority say ‘No.’

By Tessa Robinson

Man in a dark blazer and light blue checkered shirt standing behind a white kitchen island with three place settings, each featuring a small plant in a glass dome. The kitchen has dark upper cabinets, light lower cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and under-cabinet lighting. There are various plants and jars on the countertops.

How one Army pilot is bringing military camaraderie to the real estate industry

By Jeremy Knauff

5 differences between Navy and Air Force fighter pilots

A sentinel guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in a snowstorm

What happens if you try to touch the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

By Blake Stilwell

Two World War II pilots in vintage flight jackets and caps stand in front of a military bomber plane with "Our Baby" written on its nose, under a cloudy sky.

How Apple TV+ followed ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’ with ‘Masters of the Air’

By Miguel Ortiz

The 5 most legendary snipers of all time

The 5 most legendary snipers of all time

6 things you didn’t know about the Declaration of Independence

6 things you didn’t know about the Declaration of Independence

By Megan Harless

A man dressed in a vintage military pilot uniform stands in front of a World War II-era fighter plane. He wears a brown leather jacket with a patch on the chest, a tan military cap, and beige trousers. The plane behind him is silver with a red nose and the name "MARGO" painted in red on the side. The background shows a partly cloudy sky.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard

By Miguel Ortiz

A detailed black and white illustration depicts a medieval scene by the sea. On the left, a stern-looking knight in armor with a chainmail shirt and a helmet stands beside a horse adorned with a decorative bridle. The knight holds a shield and has one hand on his hip. To the right, a regal woman wearing a crown and a long gown sits on an ornate throne carried by four men dressed in tunics and carrying staffs. The background shows a coastal fortress or castle with the sea and a ship visible in the distance under a sky filled with dynamic, streaked clouds.

How Hannibal Barca took on the world

By Jessica Evans

These programs are helping retired veterans get internet access

These programs are helping retired veterans get internet access

By Miguel Ortiz

A wristwatch with a brown dial and beige leather strap resting on a rifle magazine loaded with two bullets. The rifle has a wooden stock and metal receiver with markings indicating it is a U.S. Rifle Cal. .30 M1 Springfield Armory. A brown leather strap is also visible in the foreground.

Praesidus is reviving vintage military watches from wars past

By Miguel Ortiz

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5 timeless artists who served their country

A group of eight men dressed in vintage military uniforms standing outdoors on a grassy field with wooden crates scattered around. The sky is overcast, and the men appear serious and focused, with some wearing leather jackets and others in green sweaters or shirts. The setting suggests a historical or wartime context.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through

By Miguel Ortiz

Protestors in Iran burn an American flag.

Top 8 threats to National Security in 2024

By Tessa Robinson

Left: Navy Veterans Ally Islin and Lindsay Rheiner on a job site pose for a photo. Photo courtesy Doug Doan. Right: Independence Hydrogen worksite. Photo courtesy Doug Doan.

New hydrogen plant hires badass women veterans to kickstart the economy

A man with dark hair and a mustache wearing a dark green U.S. military uniform with gold buttons, a tan tie, and various insignia, standing indoors in a dimly lit room.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Six: Tall tales, music, laughter and good Irish whiskey

By Miguel Ortiz

A man in a tuxedo with glasses stands behind a clear podium, speaking into two microphones against a purple curtain background. Next to this, a scene from a movie shows two men in tuxedos; one is whispering into the ear of the other, who has a serious expression and is holding his hand near his face.

From ‘The Godfather’ to ‘Space Jam’ Army veteran Michael Chapman worked his magic on these films

Marcus Luttrell holds his puppy

‘Lone Survivor’ Marcus Luttrell went ‘John Wick’ on the guys who killed his dog

By Blake Stilwell

A group of World War II-era pilots wearing leather jackets with fur collars and yellow life vests stand on an airfield in front of a military bomber plane marked with a white star inside a blue circle and red outline. The pilot in the foreground has curly hair and a mustache, looking serious and holding a leather helmet. The other pilots stand in a loose formation behind him, slightly out of focus. The scene is set outdoors under a cloudy sky.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Five: The Chant

By Miguel Ortiz

Two men are shaking hands in front of a backdrop with "USAA" and "Salute to Service Super Bowl LVIII" logos. The man on the left has dark hair tied back, wears a gray shirt and a gold necklace. The man on the right wears glasses, a blue and white sports jersey with the number 74, and a blue cap. Both are looking at each other.

NFL rookie Puka Nacua gives away Super Bowl tickets to deserving veteran

By Tessa Robinson

CJ Stroud holds a microphone and is speaking at the Media Row event at the Super Bowl

NFL Rookie star CJ Stroud gives away Super Bowl tickets to veteran

By Tessa Robinson

Two men in vintage military uniforms stand outdoors on a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky. The man on the left wears a brown leather jacket, olive-green shirt and pants, a military cap with an emblem, and aviator sunglasses. The man on the right wears a shearling-lined leather jacket with tan patches, a dark shirt and pants, and aviator sunglasses, smiling broadly. Other men in similar uniforms and military vehicles are visible in the background.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Four: Beat the odds

By Miguel Ortiz

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa gives away Super Bowl tickets to inspiring veteran

By Tessa Robinson

Rob Gronkowski gives away Super Bowl tickets to USMC veteran

By Tessa Robinson

TJ Watt gives away Super Bowl tickets to Disabled American Veteran of the Year

By Tessa Robinson

Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson gives away Super Bowl tickets to Army veteran

By Tessa Robinson

Three people stand in front of a blue backdrop with logos for USAA and Super Bowl LVIII. The person on the left is a man wearing a light brown jacket over a beige shirt. The person in the middle is a woman with gray hair wearing a black top and a dark jacket. The person on the right is a man wearing an olive green Kansas City Chiefs hoodie with a camouflage pattern on the pocket area. All three are smiling.

Raiders’ Jimmy Garoppolo gives Super Bowl tickets away to veteran

By Tessa Robinson

A football player wearing a navy blue jersey with red and white stripes, number 49, and the name "Cardona" on the back, standing on the field with a large crowd in the stadium in the background.

Navy Reserve LT and New England Patriot Joe Cardona named NFL’s Salute to Service winner

By Tessa Robinson

Toby Keith performs the guitar and singing in front of troops

Singer Toby Keith, passionate military supporter, dead at 62

By Tessa Robinson

A black-and-white split image featuring a man in two different uniforms. On the left, he wears a military uniform with a cap, displaying a thoughtful expression with his hand resting on his cheek. On the right, he is dressed as a police officer with a badge labeled "Deputy Mayberry," holding a revolver with the cylinder open in one hand and a bullet in the other, looking at the bullet with wide eyes.

Don Knotts was a ventriloquist in the military before he was Barney Fife

By Bethaney Phillips

Close-up of a man with a dirt-smudged face aiming through the scope of a sniper rifle, focusing intently. The background is blurred with natural green tones.

Dramatic war thriller, ‘Lonesome Soldier,’ delivers on every level

An elderly man in a dark suit stands smiling next to a large banner featuring a black-and-white photo of a young soldier in uniform. The banner reads "Ocean City Hometown Heroes" at the top and "We Proudly Honor" in large gold letters below the soldier's image. Other people are visible in the background, and the setting appears to be an indoor event or exhibit.

It’s never too late to honor America’s Vietnam veterans

By Matt McAllister

A man wearing a vintage pilot outfit with a shearling-lined leather jacket, aviator goggles on his head, and a flight helmet is seated inside a military aircraft turret. He has a mustache and is looking slightly to the side with a focused expression. The interior of the turret shows mounted machine guns and ammunition belts.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Three: A genius plan

By Miguel Ortiz

Two young men in military uniforms and two children in vintage clothing stand on an airfield in front of a large, olive-green military aircraft with the tail number 230061 and a letter "C" on its vertical stabilizer. The sky is partly cloudy, and there are barrels and vehicles in the background.

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‘Masters of the Air’ deemed gripping, authentic by audiences everywhere

By Tessa Robinson

a screenshot from the film Hoosiers with Gene Hackman and his basketball team

Gene Hackman, Marine Corps veteran and Oscar-winning actor turns 94

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The 10 most lethal special operations units from around the world

By Shannon Corbeil

A black and white illustration depicting a large group of indigenous African warriors marching in a line across a hilly landscape. The warriors are mostly bare-chested, carrying spears, shields, and some holding rifles. The scene shows a sense of movement and unity as they advance together, with hills and a distant mountain in the background. The artist's signature "C.E. Tripp" is visible in the bottom right corner.

The indomitable spirit of the Zulu Warriors

By Jessica Evans

A person wearing an early form of bulletproof armor made of metal plates covering the torso and head. The headpiece has a conical top and eye protection resembling goggles. The person is holding a rifle over their shoulder, and a bullet is captured mid-air, appearing to bounce off the armor. The image is sepia-toned, suggesting it is historical.

The 4 most revolutionary types of armor throughout history

Two young men in military uniforms and two children stand on an airfield in front of a vintage military aircraft with the tail number 230061 and a large "C" marking. The sky is partly cloudy, and there are fuel barrels and vehicles in the background. The scene has a historical or wartime atmosphere.

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‘Masters of the Air’ review and reactions

By Shannon Corbeil

Two men are smiling and shaking hands in a room decorated with American Legion flags and plaques. One man is wearing a black hoodie, and the other is wearing a blue American Legion shirt and a white American Legion cap. They are holding a sign that reads "SUPER BOWL LVIII.

Atlanta Falcons’ Bijan Robinson surprises USMC vet with Super Bowl tickets

By Tessa Robinson

A group of men dressed in vintage military uniforms are riding stationary bicycles indoors. The setting appears dimly lit with overhead lights, and the men have focused expressions. Some individuals are seated behind them, watching or resting. The uniforms suggest a historical or military training context.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Two: Lead them through

By Miguel Ortiz